Eiffel Tower and Louvre Shorten Visiting Hours Due to Extreme Heat

Paris - 23.06.2026: An unusually severe heatwave with temperatures between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius is forcing two of France's most famous landmarks to sharply reduce their opening hours. The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are closing their gates as early as 4 p.m. to shield visitors from the health dangers of the blazing afternoon heat. This measure comes during a period marked by rare and intense heat bursts, posing a challenge to public life in the capital.The Eiffel Tower, often overcrowded as a symbol of the French metropolis, is ...